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Kyrgyzstan vs Palau

Crypto regulation comparison

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Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan

Palau

Palau

Legal
Legal

Kyrgyzstan adopted the Law on Virtual Assets in 2022 requiring licensing for exchanges, mining, and VASPs. Over 120 licensed VASPs operate. Crypto turnover exceeded traditional securities market in 2024.

Palau has explored blockchain technology and launched a stablecoin program in partnership with Ripple. No income or capital gains tax.

Tax Type Income
Tax Type No tax
Tax Rate 10%
Tax Rate 0%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator State Financial Supervision Authority
Regulator Financial Institutions Commission
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under Virtual Assets Law
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulation
Key Points
  • Law on Virtual Assets adopted in 2022 with licensing framework
  • Over 120 licensed VASPs active by late 2024
  • Three license types: trading operator, currency exchanger, mining operator
  • Crypto sector contributed 800M KGS in taxes in 2024
  • Virtual assets not recognized as legal tender but circulate under special regime
Key Points
  • Exploring national stablecoin in partnership with Ripple
  • No income or capital gains tax
  • Uses the US dollar as official currency
  • Small but forward-looking approach to digital assets
  • Limited domestic crypto infrastructure
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